DNR-FRD, Forestry Snowmobiles 2-Baraga, 1-WUP, 1-Pigeon River

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is requesting quotes for the procurement of four snowmobiles through Commodity Request for Quote Number 180000000845, with a bid due date of August 28, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The solicitation specifies the purchase of two 2017 or newer SkiDoo Tundra LT snowmobiles for the Baraga location, one for the Western Upper Peninsula (WUP), and one for the Pigeon River area. Each unit must feature a REV-XU platform, SC-5U rear suspension, electric start, 2-cylinder 553.4 cc Rotax engine, 10.6-gallon fuel tank, and mechanical reverse, with optional accessories including mountain straps, cargo racks, front bumpers, full body skid plates, carbide wear rods, and additional seat options. Vendors must be factory-authorized franchised SkiDoo dealers capable of servicing the units at locations nearest the deployment points, and all units must include one-year manufacturer's written warranties covering parts and labor with owner's manuals provided in waterproof containers. Pricing must include FOB delivery to the Michigan DNR Baraga Customer Service Center at 427 US-41 North, Baraga, Michigan 49908, with four business days' notice required prior to delivery. The question submission deadline is August 16, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. EST, with responses posted by August 21, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., and payment terms are net 45 days from DNR acceptance with quick payment discount eligibility available.

The solicitation contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though all vendors must satisfy Michigan's Certifications and Representations requirements, including compliance with Michigan business tax obligations, non-affiliation with Iran-linked businesses, Clean Corporate Citizen status under the Environmental Protection Act, and certification regarding forced labor and convict labor compliance. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is listed, though the state reserves the right to limit or delete optional items based on available funding. Bidders must complete the RFQ document, attach it to their proposal, and enter pricing in the SIGMA VSS system, with failure to comply potentially resulting in bid disqualification.